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EU looks to increase Etias travel authorisation fee from €7 to €20
Second-home owners and other visitors from the UK and US will need this from autumn 2026
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What dangerous snakes are in France and what to do if you spot one
Anyone killing a snake risks a fine and potentially a prison sentence
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Ryanair says flights over France must be protected from air traffic controller strikes
Strikes at start of the month cost airlines over €100 million as budget airline claims workers ‘wanted time off’
No parking fee for scooters in Paris
Scooter riders and motor-cyclists will not have a to pay a fee to park in Paris after the city council rejected a proposal by a centre-right councillor.

He had called for €1.30/hour in the centre, €0.80 elsewhere, and €0.50/day for residents to end “anarchic” parking.
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